LAREDO, Texas (November 12, 2016) - The Texas A&M International University Men's Basketball continued play at home on Saturday. TAMIU hosted Black Hills State, winning 72-42. The Dustdevils improve to 3-2 on the season.
Jordan VanDeKop picked up his first double-double of the 2016-17 season on Saturday. VanDeKop grabbed a team high, 10 rebounds, dropping 12 points.
The Dustdevils moved to 3-0 in their last three games after Saturday's win. TAMIU took control of the game early in the first half, using a 12-2 run in the first 6:35. The Dustdevils would add on, outscoring the Yellow Jackets 23-12 in the final 13 minutes of the first half. VanDeKop led all scorers in the first half, picking up 10 points and seven boards. After 20 minutes of play, TAMIU led 35-14.
The Dustdevil defense would not let up in the second half. TAMIU would control the final 20 minutes of play, pushing the halftime lead to 30 before the final buzzer sounded.
Bunja Yaboe would pick up two blocks and a steal in the final 20 minutes of action, adding six points and five rebounds.
Kamari Robinson led all scorers, putting up 11 points.
The Dustdevil defense allowed just 42 points through 40 minutes, the lowest score against the Dustdevil defense since 2013.
Denzel Bellot finished with 12 points, five rebounds, and two steals.
Kenny Hatch finished with eight points and two steals.
Head Coach
Bryan Weakley commented after the win, "Our defense is what won us the game today. We did some very good things but I was most happy that we played together. If we cut down on our fouls and learn to play better together on offense our team will keep getting better."
TAMIU created 14 points off turnovers and put up 30 points in the painted area. The Dustdevil bench contributed 36 points in the win.
The Dustdevils return to action at home on Tuesday, November 15. TAMIU will host Texas A&M Kingsville in the TAMIU KCB. Tip-off is set for 7pm CST.
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